In the genre of open-world, fast-paced, high-octane crime simulations with a ton of content and a dedicated fan-base, there are basically two options:Grand Theft AutoandSaints Row. While the former is arguably the most successful from a commercial standpoint, there are perhapssome things that Volition’s game does better thanGTA. With gamers waiting patiently for the next installment in the series, it seems as though the nextSaints Rowis going to be quite special....

Connectionsis a short daily word game that pits you against sixteen words. They each need to be sorted into mystery categories; while therules ofConnectionsmakes it sound simple, but this game can be a massive challenge when you actually dive into it. Today’s is a particularly hard one, especially if you are unfamiliar with some of the words. Not to worry though; this article has you covered with hints, definitions for some of the words, and even spoilers for each category or the whole puzzle....

Aftera tumultuous first year,No Man’s Skyhasbecome an incredible game. It has even won a Game Award for theBest Ongoing Game. It has never been a better time to explore the endless worlds of opportunity inNo Man’s Sky. Players new to the game will realize that salvaged data is one of the more important resources that gamers will need to collect. RELATED:10 Common Mistakes Beginners Make In No Man’s Sky With thewealth of items, features, and planets to explore, gamers can be easily overwhelmed....

Suda51, creator of the phenomenalNo More Heroesfranchise, has announced that he’ll be hosting Travis Monday Nightro 2, the sequel to his August live-stream named forNo More Heroesprotagonist Travis Touchdown, with IGN and a special guest on October 23rd at 7pm JST. It’s likely that at the time of reading, this event has already taken place, and IGN will be providing an English printed description some time after the live-steam has ended....

Is there any real reason to reviewPlane? Everyone on Earth knows whether or not they’d be interested in this film from the instant the trailer revealed its hilariously on-the-nose title. It’s everything one would expect from its premise and absolutely nothing else. If nothing else, it sets a destination and flies non-stop straight to it. Plane, originally known asThe Plane, began life as a pitch by English spy novelist Charles Cumming....

The platform genre has played a vitally important role in gaming history and is still going strong today, particularly thanks to indie studios that have kept the style of game alive and well at a time when open-world adventures and RPGs are starting to dominate sales charts. Platform games likeSuper Mario Bros.were fundamental in bringing the industry back fromits 1983 crash, while games likeSuper Mario 64andBanjo-Kazooieshowed the potential of 3D gaming....

Summary After an initial reveal at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase in May,Helldivers 2received an in-depth look at last week’s State of Play event focused on mostly third-party titles coming in 2024. As one of only a handful of first-party Sony exclusives showcased during the State of Play,Helldivers 2has a strong pedigree behind it yet also might not be as high-up on players' radars as other higher-profile first-partyPS5titles coming soon, likeMarvel’sSpider-Man 2....

Players ofRainbow Sixgames know thatRainbow Six Siegehas a plethora of missions set in different maps and locales, dealing with unsavory forces such as terrorists, insurgents, evildoers, and other factions in their supposed bases. Such is the case withClubhouse, as it’s a map designed to contain the full extent of a biker gang’s arsenal. RELATED:FPS: Dormant Shooter Franchises We Want To See Revived On Next Generation Consoles Under the backdrop of a massive mansion, the Clubhouse Map ofRainbow Six Siegehas everything aRainbow Sixfan wants in a complex map - multiple rooms such as bars, a kitchen, and mixed interior and exterior layouts....

Quick Links Zombie Uprisingis an exhilarating multiplayerRobloxgame that puts players in themidst of a zombie invasion. Armed with a variety of weapons such as rifles, RPGs, pistols, and knives, players must deal with waves of zombies and survive for as long as possible. Quick reflexes and strategic thinking are required to fight the hordes of the undead. In addition to the action-packed gameplay, players can earn cash by killing zombies, which can be used to purchase and open cases containing weapon skins, coins, and other bonuses to customize their arsenal and enhance their gameplay....

Summary Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is not over yet, and fans who couldn’t go the first time will get another chance to experience it in select theaters across the country. The Eras Tour has beenSwift’s biggest concert tour yet. She performed in 20 stadiums across the United States, but many fans couldn’t see her perform due to high demand, high ticket prices, and Ticketmaster queue purgatory. Swift recently finished performing in Mexico City and will visit Argentina and Brazil in November before taking a short break and continuing to tour Europe, Asia, and Australia in February....

Pokemonwas conceived as a simple RPG for young audiences, one with creature-collecting elements inspired by Game Freak founder Satoshi Tajiri’s childhood love of catching insects. Plenty of fans attest to how fun it was getting a partner like Charizard and blasting throughPokemon Red,Blue, andGreenusing the same overpowered moves. However, there are a lot of complexities behind that low entry barrier which have fostered a thriving competitive scene. Each title iterates upon the series' mechanics, andPokemon ScarletandVioletshould be no exception....

Summary Horror games in general aren’t exactly known for their run-of-the-mill stories, but survival-horror games in particular have been known to diverge from the beaten path. Releases as early asSilent Hillwere experimental in their narratives, taking inspiration from psychological thrillers such asTwin PeaksandJacob’s Ladder. Since the genre’s early days, survival-horror games have gone in all manner of directions.TheResident Evilfranchise, for example, has become increasingly known for its exaggerated B-movie stories. However, many survival-horror games have maintained the strange and unnerving edge that made games likeSilent Hillso enthralling....

Lost Judgmentpicks up after the events of the original with the main character, Yagami, making a better way for himself as a detective. After a quick case involving a cheating boyfriend, Yagami and his partner are summoned to Yokohama. It’s here where they get entangled with what seems like an ordinary case of teenage bullying. RELATED:Lost Judgment: Complete Guide & Walkthrough It soon turns into a tangled web of deception and murder....